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A view of the entrance to Pollok House, seen from the surrounding woodland.
26 Aug 2020

The Russell dynasty and their unique contribution to the National Trust for Scotland

Discover how three generations of one family have helped to shape the Trust we know and love today.

A man stands beside an earth bank, covered in wild flowers. He stands beside his mountain bike and wears a cycle helmet.

Pedalling for Scotland – George Russell’s epic cycle across US

A National Trust for Scotland supporter, whose family has links to the foundation of the Trust, embarked on a 3,000 mile cycle across the US to raise funds for our charity.

A silver box in the shape of a pug’s head. It has orange eyes and a gilt base.
25 Aug 2020

25 of the very best dogs in our collections!

In celebration of National Dog Day, we thought it would be fun to share some examples of our canine friends from across the years ... and in various guises.

A black and white photograph of a small dog standing on a wooden raft, floating in a still bay. The dog is looking at the camera. Cliffs and rocky beaches can be seen in the background.
25 Aug 2020

It’s a dog’s life – Canna’s Cairns and other canines

To celebrate National Dog Day on 26 August, we take a look at some of the canine companions of the Canna House Collections.

Two men stand on a heather-covered hillside. A rucksack lies in the foreground. The man on the right holds a red and white pole next to a barely visible stone structure, mostly covered by heather.
25 Aug 2020

Partnership project to uncover illicit whisky past

We’ve partnered with The Glenlivet on a project to uncover the stories of one of Scotland’s most iconic products.

A sepia photograph of a rowing boat waiting beside a pier. The boat has several men on it, with piles of sacks and luggage at one end. Another group of people stand at the end of the stone pier.
24 Aug 2020

St Kilda – the evacuation of a community

St Kilda is one of many island communities in Scotland to have been abandoned. This article looks at some of the reasons.

A contractor kneels in a mossy woodland area, holding an uprooted plant in one hand. They wear a midge net over their head and sunglasses.
21 Aug 2020

Nationwide effort to wipe out non-native plants

With lockdown restrictions continuing to ease, we’re getting back to our vital conservation work this month. Project Wipeout is now underway!

A black and white cabinet card of a woman standing in an interior. She stands in profile facing to the left. She has long dark hair which she wears pinned back, and wears a dark velvet dress with light and dark embellishments. There is a large leather book on a chair to the left. The woman holds it open with her left hand, and holds a pale handkerchief up in her right.
19 Aug 2020

Collections Diaries – Part I: Photographs of a Hidden Empire

As the Collections Team return to work, we’re sharing stories that give a behind-the-scenes look at their current projects to preserve Scotland’s history.

Archaeologists digging a trench in a field on Iona in front of the abbey, under a blue, cloudless sky.
19 Aug 2020

Beyond the boundary

Trust archaeologists have been uncovering the wider history of Iona, outside the limits of its famous abbey.